How do I join?
We believe church membership is important for every believer because through it we establish a lifestyle of Christian fellowship, accountability, and spiritual growth.
All those desiring to join Metro East are asked to...
- Attend Metro 101 - April 20, 5:00-7:30pm
This one-session class is led by Pastor Todd Pruitt and
covers such topics as essential Christian doctrine, the
priorities of Metro East, how we organize for ministry, and
what it means to be a Southern Baptist Church. There is
plenty of time for you to ask questions. Dinner is provided
and childcare is available by reservation for children Birth
through 5th grade. Call the church office to register (733-5088).
- Call the church office to make an appointment with one of the pastoral staff members.
How do we receive new members at
Metro East?
By Profession
of Faith in Christ and Baptism
If you have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
and Lord, and will be baptized as a symbol of your faith, we welcome you
as a member.
By Transfer of Church Letter
If you are coming from a Baptist church, are a follower
of Christ, and have been baptized, we welcome you as a member.
By Statement of Faith in Jesus Christ
If you are coming from another Christian denomination,
share our doctrinal beliefs, are a follower of Christ, and have been baptized,
we welcome you as a member. We will take care of the details of
contacting your church and transferring your membership.
By Believer’s Baptism
If you have already professed faith in Jesus Christ as
Lord and Savior and are now ready to follow Him in baptism, we welcome
you as a member.
The Metro East Membership Covenant
As a member of Metro East Baptist Church I commit myself to God and to the other members to do the following:
I will protect the unity of my church…
- by acting in love toward other members
- by refusing to gossip
- by supporting the staff
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” - Romans 14:19
“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,…” - Romans 15:5
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” - Ephesians 4:29
“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” - Hebrews 13:17
I will share the responsibility of my church...
- by praying for its health
- by inviting the lost to attend
- by warmly welcoming those who visit
“Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.’” - Luke 14:23
“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” - Romans 15:7
I will serve the ministry of my church...
- by using my gifts and talents for the good of others
- by allowing my pastors to equip me for ministry
- by choosing to humbly serve the other members
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” - I Peter 4:10
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus,...” - Philippians 2:3-5
I will support the testimony of my church...
- by attending regularly
- by living a godly life
- by giving faithfully
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another,...” - Hebrews 10:25
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ,...” - Philippians 1:27
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” - Leviticus 27:30
